

Democracies in Decline
In every region of the world, democracy is under attack by populist leaders and groups that reject pluralism and demand unchecked power to advance the particular interests of their supporters, usually at the expense of minorities and other perceived foes.

Nations in Transit 2020: Dropping the Democratic Facade
Nations in Transit 2020 finds weakened institutions in Europe and Eurasia as politicians flout democratic norms
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Hong Kong: Jailing of Prodemocracy Advocates Signals Deteriorating Rule of Law
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December 4, 2020

Why is the Russian Orthodox Church Supporting Belarus’s Embattled Leader?
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October 27, 2020
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